In this episode, Lauren and career coach Marnie Lemonik dive into the art of telling your career story—a skill that matters whether you’re interviewing, networking, or simply introducing yourself in a work environment. Listen to hear about the three key parts every career story should include and share practical frameworks (plus real examples) to help you create a concise, clear, and authentic narrative.

You’ll Learn:

How to craft a 1–2 sentence “career thesis statement” that highlights your path and through-line
How to filter your past roles so your story feels relevant (without rambling)
How to work through the awkward period of your story feeling “new”

Show Notes

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Resources

Career Summary / Thesis Statement Template:

I’ve spent the majority of my career in [ABC FIELDS] within [XYZ roles]. The through line of my experience has really been [a passion to help XYZ group, a desire to contribute to an XYZ mission, an interest in the XYZ element of your roles].

Marnie’s “Tell Me About Yourself” Example: https://www.instagram.com/p/C70Ht65M4uR/

Job Search Dashboard:

https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/the-job-search-dashboard-notion-template?affcode=70732_cx6_j5wn

CareerFitter Online Assessment: https://www.careerfitter.com/free_test/careerbuilder?afid=2218

Marnie’s Free Resources

https://www.marnielemonik.com/resources

Marnie’s Interview Prep eBook:

https://www.marnielemonik.com/resources/p/ebook-how-to-shine-in-your-next-job-interview

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